Regulatory Lead – Everyday Banking Payments Platform

Lloyds Banking Group

. Lead responses to consumer payments regulatory consultations, market studies, and policy proposals .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomSenior💰 £61,344 - £68,160 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory compliance and public policy within the financial services sector, with a strong ability to translate complex regulatory information into actionable insights for stakeholders. Proven experience in engaging with regulators and industry bodies to influence policy outcomes and align regulatory engagement with organizational objectives.

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Regulatory CompliancePublic Policy EngagementAnalytical SkillsStakeholder CommunicationFinancial Services Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Regulatory AffairsPolicy AnalysisData EvaluationMarket StudiesBriefing Preparation

Soft Skills

Influencing OutcomesBuilding ConnectionsProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

UK Payments RegulationFinancial ServicesConsumer PaymentsRisk AppetiteIndustry Forums

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead responses to consumer payments regulatory consultations, market studies, and policy proposals
Bring together evidence from product, finance, legal, and risk teams
Represent the Group in industry forums
Engage with regulators, policymakers, and industry bodies
Monitor emerging regulatory and industry developments
Translate complex policy changes into practical implications and recommendations
Coordinate regulatory information and data requests across the Group
Prepare high-quality briefings for senior stakeholders
Help ensure regulatory engagement is governed and aligned with policies, controls, and risk appetite

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to build effective connections across diverse groups and influence outcomes
Experience engaging with regulators, policymakers, industry organizations, and senior internal collaborators
Ability to transform complex regulatory, policy, and payments information into clear written and verbal briefings
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to gather and evaluate information and data from various teams
Ability to link regulatory and industry developments with customer, business, and strategic objectives
Experience in legal and regulatory compliance, particularly in regulatory affairs, public policy, government affairs, or external engagement within financial services
Knowledge of the UK payments and financial services regulatory environment
Experience contributing to or leading regulatory discussions, market studies, or major policy initiatives
Must work at least two days per week, or 40% of the time, at an office site

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working options, including hybrid working and job share
Pension contribution of up to 15%
Annual performance-related bonus
Share schemes including free shares
Lifestyle benefits such as discounted shopping
30 days' holiday, plus bank holidays
Wellbeing initiatives
Generous parental leave policies
Reasonable workplace adjustments, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns
Professional learning, development and career growth opportunities